controller – Construction

Construction Controller As our Construction Controller, can you imagine being at the center of High-Impact commercial construction and development projects across Southern California, where your work directly influences how projects are financed, executed, and scaled?Being our Construction Controller goes far beyond closing the books; You'll own the financial engine behind active construction and development initiatives, multi-property portfolios, and operating businesses that include property management, hospitality, and restaurant , cash flow is optimized, and complex projects move from concept to completion with financial , strengthen WIP accuracy, guide strategic investment decisions, and support sustainable growth across multiple entities?If you thrive as a Construction Controller in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and take pride in building disciplined systems that support real projects and real growth, this is an opportunity to leave your mark on a growing construction platform. Click 'APPLY' today! Build the Financial Foundation of What Comes Next:Our client is a well-established commercial construction general contractor and development firm with a diversified portfolio and an entrepreneurial mindset. This role sits at the center of the business, partnering closely with ownership, project management, and operations to ensure financial integrity across 13 active :-Competitive Salary: $150,000 - $165,000 (W-2, full-time, exempt)-Long-Term Growth: Join a stable, growing organization with room to expand scope and leadership-Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid time off-Varied, Engaging Work: Exposure to construction, development, property management, hospitality, and restaurant operations-Collaborative Leadership Team: Direct partnership with principals, project managers, and operations leaders Your Role in the Build:-Provide full financial oversight across multiple entities, including monthly financial statements, cash forecasting, intercompany reconciliations, audits, and tax reporting.-Lead construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, progress billings, prevailing wage and certified payroll, and subcontractor payments using Sage 300 CRE.-Oversee property management accounting, including property-level financials, budgets, tenant billings, property tax, and insurance renewals.-Manage hospitality and restaurant accounting, including QuickBooks and Toast systems, payroll, pooled tips, inventory valuation, sales tax filings, and license renewals.-Lead HR and administrative functions, including benefits administration, 401k, compliance, OSHA requirements, HR systems, and timekeeping.-Act as the primary liaison for IT systems and vendors, negotiating contracts and overseeing accounting and HR software platforms.-Manage and mentor a small accounting and HR team, including Payroll, Staff Accounting, Project Accounting, and HR support roles.-Collaborate closely with project management and executive leadership to support decision-making and strategic :-Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics.-7-10 years of accounting experience, with direct California construction accounting exposure.-Strong proficiency with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and advanced Excel.-Working knowledge of California construction laws, labor compliance, and multi-entity accounting-Experience managing complex, multi-entity financial structures-Commercial General Contractor experiencePreferred Experience-Yardi Breeze, QuickBooks Online, Toast POS-BambooHR and Exaktime-Audit preparation, tax compliance, and internal controls implementationYour Next Chapter Starts HereIf you are excited by the opportunity to own the financial operations of a diverse construction and development portfolio, partner directly with leadership, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to hear from ! Key Words: Construction Controller, Construction Accounting, Sage 300 CRE, Job Costing, WIP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Property Management Accounting, Hospitality Accounting, Payroll, Certified Payroll, Prevailing Wage, Financial Reporting, Cash Forecasting, Internal Controls, Team Leadership, California Construction, Development Accounting.